Thompson floors Haye in sparring

[UpperCrust]

Just seen an interview with A Force on skysportsnews and he was mentioning how Tony Tiger Thompson dropped David Haye in sparring a couple of weeks back.

Should this be worrying for Haye or is to be expected from heavyweight sparring?

If this is true coupled with that I've just been watching top 10 prizefighter moments (with Audley's huge KO of Barret the number 1 moment) added to this the addition of Groves to the undercard is leaving me seriously excited about heading to the MEN in a couple of weeks.

[Jeff Thomas]

Did he get up? If so, who cares. Mistakes happen- better in the gym then on the night.

[THEBUTCH]

Takaloo reckoned he got the better of Wayne Alexander in sparring, but what happened when it took place for real.

[Lightsoot]

Regardless of whether this is true or not, it will do wonders for Harrison's confidence which could make for a more competitive fight.

[Deserter]

Tyson got dropped in sparring during his prime I believe - someone like Tony Tubbs wasn't it?
No big deal IMO.

[MightyWarrior]

I think Tyson got dropped in sparring, just before he lost to Douglas.

Don't think it'll worry the Haye camp too much, they already know he doesn't hold a shot too well.
It should give Audley a boost though, and maybe some much needed confidence.

[JamesH]

Has anyone other than Aud confirmed this?

[SteveDow]

Maybe Sky hype to further PPV sales?

[Tommy Gunn13]

Prob a load of cock&bull...

[yiddo14]

Not much of an issue I think. Might give Harrison confidence and might wind up Haye even more, which can also be of benefit to Audley I guess.

Barrett dropped Haye in a fight so I can't see this news being that earth shattering! Also, Thompson is a better fighter than Audley!

[cookjason3]

Tyson got dropped in sparring during his prime I believe - someone like Tony Tubbs wasn't it?
No big deal IMO.

It was Greg Page who dropped Tyson during preparation for Tysons fight against Douglas .......

[GlobalBox]

Tyson got dropped in sparring during his prime I believe - someone like Tony Tubbs wasn't it?
No big deal IMO.

It was Greg Page who dropped Tyson during preparation for Tysons fight against Douglas .......

McCall dropped him as well during al particularly "lively" sparring session as well, Tyson tried to continue it in the locker rooms apparently afterwards but got dragged away.

[Deserter]

Tyson got dropped in sparring during his prime I believe - someone like Tony Tubbs wasn't it?
No big deal IMO.

It was Greg Page who dropped Tyson during preparation for Tysons fight against Douglas .......

Thanks fella. That's who I was thinking of

[Jesus]

is this the same tony thompson that haye called a "worthless bum" or something along them lines when he "confronted" wlad? if so thats really shameful to get dropped by a guy you called a bum!!

[bigjack]

Tyson got dropped in sparring during his prime I believe - someone like Tony Tubbs wasn't it?
No big deal IMO.

I think it was greg page, there is footage of it on youtube

[Deserter]

Tyson got dropped in sparring during his prime I believe - someone like Tony Tubbs wasn't it?
No big deal IMO.

I think it was greg page, there is footage of it on youtube

Cheers fella.

[J]

def page.

[Asterix]

Just seen an interview with A Force on skysportsnews and he was mentioning how Tony Tiger Thompson dropped David Haye in sparring a couple of weeks back.

Should this be worrying for Haye or is to be expected from heavyweight sparring?

If this is true coupled with that I've just been watching top 10 prizefighter moments (with Audley's huge KO of Barret the number 1 moment) added to this the addition of Groves to the undercard is leaving me seriously excited about heading to the MEN in a couple of weeks.

How would Audley know? Has anyone (apart from Audley) stated it?

[Boxingmad]

Isn't that what sparring is for, to highlight these problems before it's too late? Better to get dropped during training, learn from it and not make the same mistake on the night. If he was put down, he'll remember not to get too careless next time!!!

[Lightsoot]

How would people perceive this if it was the other way round?

“Harrison’s chinny”, “He’s going to get KO’d early”, “He’ll be gun shy” etc??

[GlobalBox]

How would people perceive this if it was the other way round?

“Harrison’s chinny”, “He’s going to get KO’d early”, “He’ll be gun shy” etc??

Exactly Ben its no great surprise is it really. Take the Klitschko boys out and Thompson would have a chance with all the other heavies for me so perhaps if anything it will be the wake up call that all champions need from time to time.

Could funnily be the worst thing that has happened for Harrison because he knew Haye had a fragility about him anyway, all this has done is remind Haye of that fact.

[Smigga]

How would people perceive this if it was the other way round?

“Harrison’s chinny”, “He’s going to get KO’d early”, “He’ll be gun shy” etc??

Exactly Ben its no great surprise is it really. Take the Klitschko boys out and Thompson would have a chance with all the other heavies for me so perhaps if anything it will be the wake up call that all champions need from time to time.

Could funnily be the worst thing that has happened for Harrison because he knew Haye had a fragility about him anyway, all this has done is remind Haye of that fact.

I've never seen Thompson as I don't really watch the heavies - but heavyweight boxing is like that and a chin is a chin. You cannot train it or put muscles on it. If there is a weak chin in a heavyweight fight then there's nothing fighter A can do if fighter B lands on it.

I know what you mean though, as in keeping it tucked away now he knows the mistakes he's made - I wasn't trying to shoot you down

[Tommy Gunn13]

How would people perceive this if it was the other way round?

“Harrison’s chinny”, “He’s going to get KO’d early”, “He’ll be gun shy” etc??

Exactly Ben its no great surprise is it really. Take the Klitschko boys out and Thompson would have a chance with all the other heavies for me so perhaps if anything it will be the wake up call that all champions need from time to time.

Could funnily be the worst thing that has happened for Harrison because he knew Haye had a fragility about him anyway, all this has done is remind Haye of that fact.

I've never seen Thompson as I don't really watch the heavies - but heavyweight boxing is like that and a chin is a chin. You cannot train it or put muscles on it. If there is a weak chin in a heavyweight fight then there's nothing fighter A can do if fighter B lands on it.

I know what you mean though, as in keeping it tucked away now he knows the mistakes he's made - I wasn't trying to shoot you down

As your said before smigga wot happens in he gym normally happens in the ring,good job Haye aint sparring audley hey......BOOM.....

[Smigga]

Exactly Ben its no great surprise is it really. Take the Klitschko boys out and Thompson would have a chance with all the other heavies for me so perhaps if anything it will be the wake up call that all champions need from time to time.

Could funnily be the worst thing that has happened for Harrison because he knew Haye had a fragility about him anyway, all this has done is remind Haye of that fact.

I've never seen Thompson as I don't really watch the heavies - but heavyweight boxing is like that and a chin is a chin. You cannot train it or put muscles on it. If there is a weak chin in a heavyweight fight then there's nothing fighter A can do if fighter B lands on it.

I know what you mean though, as in keeping it tucked away now he knows the mistakes he's made - I wasn't trying to shoot you down

As your said before smigga wot happens in he gym normally happens in the ring,good job Haye aint sparring audley hey......BOOM.....

I don't know if that's sarcastic or not, but if you think Audley has zero chance then maybe I'm not the one talking sh*te :geek2:

[Tommy Gunn13]

That was meant tongue in cheek....anything can happen in boxing especially the big uns